kitchen

Hi - on one side of our kitchen we have had a G4 bulb undercabinet light (see pic 5) replaced with a new transformer and LED strip ok. It's connected to a single switched spur. On the other side of the kitchen we wanted to replace the similar 2 G4 bulb light fittings (see pic 5) with LED strips...

Hi all. In a small flat kitchen, there is a corner where all the worktop appliances sit: Air fryer Kettle Toaster Multi cooker. There is currently a 2 gang socket, directly below the consumer unit. Is it possible to swap this to a 4 gang faceplate with back box? More importantly, is it safe...

Kitchen installed 2 years ago. Dishwasher door has started rubbing against adjacent units to the extent the dishwasher moves backwards when opening. Not sure why this would happen, nothing has moved as far as I can tell. Dishwasher screwed to worktop at the top. All other units secured. Seems...

I assume this has probably been discussed before but I just wanted to clarify a few things. I'm doing a light renovation on my kitchen and have read many things over the past week or so regarding the ideal position for the oven fused switch to be located. I understand that's it shouldn't be...

I’m replacing my kitchen tap and need to figure out the best way to connect the tap’s flexi pipes. Currently, there are no isolation valves installed, so I’m planning to add them as part of the process. The flexi pipes that came with the tap are 300mm, which is too long for my setup. I’m...

Hi I've changed the kitchen socket due to 1 of the switches breaking, wouldn't let me switch it off. Since I've changed the socket the left socket doesn't seem to work, if I flick the on switch I get power for a brief second then nothing.... Any ideas? I've since tried the old socket and still...

Hi, We had a structural engineer visit and tell us the wall we wanted removed was load baring. It was a 3m wall between kitchen and dining room, front to back, parallel with joists. He said it was supporting the timber frame wall above (2.2m in length, directly above) and a joist sitting...

Hey there We're getting ready to start our extension project, and the last big thing we need to decide on is the kitchen layout. Key requirements: Built-in larder fridge and freezer Single Oven Microwave Oven + Plate Warmer or another single Microwave oven - TBC Larder storage - atleast one...

Hey folks! I've some really old taps in our kitchen that I would like to replace. I'm sure a super basic question, but could someone please tell me how these are connected? I don't want to jump in cutting or turning and not have what I need to finish the job... or make it more complicated than...

Hi I have a kitchen mixer tap which allows the top part to pull out as a hose (like american sinks). It has frayed and I need t replace it, can you please identify what type of hose this is please and thanks I've uploaded 3No. photos

Hey all, I had a hot/cold kitchen skink tap changed over to a mixer around 6 months ago, I've had to clean what looks like rust from the base of the tap almost daily. I've attached an image below. Is this likely to be the tap or something within the pipe system at fault?

Hi, I’m currently fitting B&Q goodhome caraway kitchen base Units. I have a 1000 base unit which will be fitted as a straight corner and be used for a sink. Within their instructions they say to move the top back rail down the unit and cut out the top of the back panel if fitting a sink or...

Just fitted some LVT in the kitchen and had to cut under some upstairs/side panels to slide the boards under. Am about to fit the plinths (which I've painted the edges of to give some protection against spills and mopping) but am left with a bare edge on the upstand. Don't want to silicon it...

We are renovating our ground floor kitchen in Edwardian (1930s) house in London. No extensions/structural/notifiable (as far as we know) work planned, just new flooring and kitchen units. Whilst pulling up the old kitchen and flooring, the builder has highlighted that the current flooring is...

Hello and nice to meet you. I am trying to fix some burns from the worktop but i would like to be sure for its type. I have uploaded two photos. Let me know if you need better photos. Thanks in advance!

Hey all Had a neff cooker hood installed which is ducted to exhaust outside. It's quite high up the wall with low ceilings so the stainless steel casing needs cutting down to around 40cm. Our electrician is saying we need to use the bit with the side vents, but I don't think we need the side...

Hi all I've been trying to find the source of a cold draft in my kitchen after taking off the plinth below my sink I have found a hole in the concrete floor (where the cold air is coming from), and it has a pipe going into it. I have a few questions... 1. Does anyone know what this pipe is? I...

Hi all, I’m refurbing my kitchen and currently at the stage of an empty room with holes all over the walls I thought this would be a good opportunity to get my electrics all sorted before the units go in. Anyway, I want to add under cabinet LED that ideally will be powered from a switch...

Hello! A friend has just moved into a flat that has a kitchen that is ‘tired’. Replacing the kitchen or even worktop is not an option. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I (as a diyer) could refresh the worktops? Vinyl looks a bit too thin, but is there anything similar available that is...

Hi. I'm wondering if anyone out there has any experience of quartz worktops in their kitchens? I was listening to the Reclining Pair podcast the other day, where the host was talking about fitting the kitchen in his newly (self) built extension. He was saying that quarts has energy holding...